Turboprop charter
Turboprop aircraft offer an efficient and versatile option for shorter private flights, particularly where access to smaller airports is important. With comfortable cabins, practical baggage capacity and strong short-runway performance, they are well suited to regional journeys, remote destinations and routes where a larger jet may be unnecessary.
Turboprop charter
Turboprop aircraft offer an efficient and versatile option for shorter private flights, particularly where access to smaller airports is important. With comfortable cabins, practical baggage capacity and strong short-runway performance, they are well suited to regional journeys, remote destinations and routes where a larger jet may be unnecessary.
T U R B O P R O P S
Turboprop aircraft at a glance
4–8 passengers | ~1,500 NM typical range | Ideal for 1–2 hour trips
What flying on a turboprop feels like
Private cabin
A private environment for a small group, with comfortable seating and no commercial-airline interruptions.
Airport flexibility
Turboprops can operate from many shorter runways and smaller airports, bringing you closer to destinations that may be less practical for larger jets.
Efficient for shorter trips
For regional journeys, turboprops can offer an excellent balance of private-aircraft convenience, operating flexibility and charter cost.
Practical baggage capacity
Many turboprops offer useful baggage space for luggage, golf clubs and other travel gear, although capacity varies by aircraft type.
Representative King Air 200 interior
Turboprop aircraft combine jet-powered turbine engines with propellers, offering an efficient and versatile option for shorter private flights. Typically carrying five to nine passengers, they are particularly well suited to smaller airports and short runways, opening access to destinations that may be impractical for larger aircraft. Some types offer even greater flexibility—the Pilatus PC-12, for example, can operate from short, rough airstrips, while the Cessna Caravan can be configured for water operations. For journeys of around one to two hours, turboprops can provide an attractive balance of comfort, airport access and charter value.
POPULAR TURBOPROPS
Beechcraft King Air 350 / 360
8–9 passengers • ~1,600–1,800 NM range • proven executive charter choice
Why it stands out
A well-established executive turboprop with strong passenger capacity, useful range and a comfortable cabin, making it a versatile choice for regional business and leisure travel.
Pilatus PC-12 / PC-12 NG / PC-12 NGX
7+ passengers • ~1,300 NM range • versatile cabin and excellent airport access
Why it stands out
A strong counterpart to the King Air family, the PC-12 is especially well suited to flexible operations and access to smaller airports. Its short-field capability allows it to serve destinations that may be impractical for other aircraft in its class. The PC-12 also brings a long-established record of reliability and safe operation, supported by the proven Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 powerplant and more than 11 million fleet flight hours.
Cessna Caravan / Caravan EX
9 passengers • short-range mission • exceptional versatility
Why it stands out
This is the aircraft that best illustrates the more adventurous/remote-access side of the turboprop category, including the ability in some configurations to operate on floats.
Choosing the right turboprop for your trip
Your aircraft choice depends on passenger count, baggage, destination, runway requirements, and the level of cabin comfort you prefer. WrenJet compares suitable turboprop options and operators for your itinerary and presents the aircraft that best match your needs. Let us help you!
More turboprop models & specifications
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More turboprop aircraft
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Beechcraft King Air 90 series, 200 series, 300 series
Cessna Caravan
Epic E1000
Pilatus PC-12
Quest (Daher) Kodiak
Beechcraft King Air C90 series
Passengers (typical): 5
Cabin Height: 4.8 ft
Cabin Width: 4.4 ft
Cabin Length: 12.4 ft
Baggage Vol: 48 cu ft
Avg Cruising Speed: 234-261 KTAS
Max Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft
Range Full: 840-903 NM
Lavatory: Limited
Galley: Limited
Beechcraft King Air B200 / King Air 250
Passengers (typical): 6 / 7
Cabin Height: 4.8 ft
Cabin Width: 4.5 ft
Cabin Length: 16.7 ft
Baggage Vol: 54 / 55 cu ft
Avg Cruising Speed: 272 KTAS / 292 KTAS
Max Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft
Range Full: 920 NM
Lavatory: Limited
Galley: Limited
Beechcraft King Air 300 / King Air 350/ King Air 360
Passengers (typical): 8-9
Cabin Height: 4.8 ft
Cabin Width: 4.5 ft / 4.6 ft (King Air 360)
Cabin Length: 17 ft / 19.5 ft / 19.6 ft
Baggage Vol: 54 cu ft / 55 cu ft / 59.9 cu ft
Avg Cruising Speed: 276 KTAS / 312 KTAS (King Air 360)
Max Cruise Altitude: 35,000 ft
Range Full: 1,480 NM / 1,635 NM / 1,806 NM
Lavatory: Yes, on newer models
Galley: Limited
Cessna 208 Caravan/ Caravan EX
Passengers (typical): 9
Cabin Height: 4.5 ft
Cabin Width: 5.3 ft
Cabin Length: 12.8 ft / 16.4 ft
Baggage Vol: 32-116* cu ft / 32-143* cu ft
Avg Cruising Speed: 186 KTAS / 194 KTAS
Max Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft
Range Full: 325 NM-494 NM
Lavatory: No
Galley: No
This aircraft is available in a range of
cabin configurations, and can be equipped
to land on water.
Epic E1000
Passengers (typical): 5
Cabin Height: 4.5 ft
Cabin Width: 4.5 ft
Cabin Length: 15 ft
Baggage Vol: 18 cu ft
Avg Cruising Speed: 317 KTAS
Max Cruise Altitude: 34,000 ft
Range Full: 1,385 NM
Lavatory: No
Galley: No
Pilatus PC 12 / PC 12 NG
Passengers (typical): 7
Cabin Height: 4.8 ft
Cabin Width: 5.0 ft
Cabin Length: 16.9 ft
Baggage Vol: 34 / 40 cu ft
Avg Cruising Speed: 260 KTAS / 262 KTAS
Max Cruise Altitude: 30,000 ft
Range Full: 1,340 / 1,309 NM
Lavatory: Yes, depending on the configuration
Galley: No
Learn more about this aircraft here.
Quest (Daher) Kodiak 100
Passengers (typical): 7
Cabin Height: 4.8 ft
Cabin Width: 4.5 ft
Cabin Length: 15.8 ft
Baggage Vol: 38 cu ft
Avg Cruising Speed: 183 KTAS
Max Cruise Altitude: 25,000 ft
Range Full: 1,132 NM
Lavatory: Depending on the configuration
Galley: No
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